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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1942
Page
1
Frederick County Producers Association boosted milk price to 27 cents a gallon for four per cent milk effective today. Dealers warn a minor OPA retail rise may not cover costs, risking many faces of trouble as labor and feed costs climb.
Baltimore reports Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord warned relatives of furloughed service members that severe penalties for absence without leave take effect today. He detailed possible punishments from one month hard labor to life, including dishonorable discharge, for AWOL amid wartime.
Major General Walter K. Wilson warned San Franciscans to be alert for a bold Japanese bombing attempt. He told the Civilian Wartime Council that readiness is essential and the city should not be surprised by any eventuality.
London December 1 the Beveridge planning commission proposed England establish a new Ministry of Social Security and nearly double current annual spending of 1.4 billion dollars for unemployment health insurance and pensions in a sweeping government program.
County Commissioners expect four year term appointments to be delayed until next week due to late commissions. A. Grant Hooper, a Republican member who has been ill, hopes to return and sees no announcements before then. Capt. Guy Anders, Sheriff designate for Frederick, traveled to witness his deputy Horace M. Alexander sworn in, only to learn ceremonies were postponed.
Allied air raids caused great damage to Palermo Gela and Trapani on the Sicilian coast according to the Italian high command. The report comes amid wartime dispatches from Rome via Malian broadcasts.
The United States launches nationwide gasoline rationing affecting about 27 million passenger cars and 5 million commercial vehicles. About 90 percent of drivers in the rationed area qualify for four gallons per coupon, a week’s supply, while the eastern zone, excluding West Virginia, receives three gallons per coupon.
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress to extend the $25,000 net salary limit to investment income starting in 1943. An official cited says the administration believes all earnings should be limited but exempted investment income from the order due to lacking authority. The policy aims to curb top earnings, with enforcement likely focused on payments above $67,200 gross rather than universal application.
A concerted rush for coffee spread city and county on Monday as grocers report busy orders. Residents use Stamp No 27 to buy a single pound to last through Christmas until January 3. Dealers had stocked up during the coffee freeze and now show ample supplies to ease earlier shortages. Stamps are retained by dealers to replenish stocks similar to sugar.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that a formal statement regarding Admiral Jean Darlan and his role in North Africa’s military and political situation would be issued shortly in a forthcoming session of Parliament.
Boston authorities ban all entertainment in hotels restaurants cafes taverns and night clubs following the Cocoanut Grove fire that killed 449 and injured many, as the Licence Commission acts to tighten safety.
Washington December 1 officials from AFL and CIO peace committees postponed today’s session after key members failed to arrive on time. The groups aimed to renew efforts to reunite their rival labor organizations.
Moscow reports a fresh Russian offensive near Voronezh as Axis counter actions fail. Red Star notes Hitler warned that losing Ruhev would cost Berlin half, while Soviet communiques claim heavy Axis casualties and ongoing tank battles west of Moscow.
Annapolis reports that certification of county officials elected in November was delayed likely until early next week. Secretary of State Thomas Elmo Jones said commissions for the new officials will not be issued before Thursday when the State Board of Canvassers meets. The delay stems from army absentee ballots delaying the official count as required by law within 30 days.
Relief for stricken Greece comes via an arrangement with Allied and enemy powers enabling eight neutral Swedish ships carrying food to pass the blockade with safe conduct. International Red Cross soup kitchens distribute the aid to Greeks. Frederick County Greek War Relief Association members were informed at a Y.M.C.A. meeting. Contributions may be sent to Dr. Joseph H Applie or Casper E. Cline Sr. The association forwarded about 1,500 to the cause last year. the need is urgent with an estimated 300 Greeks dying daily from starvation.
Washington reports Agriculture Department actions to enforce war crop goals. Farmers missing more than 10 percent of allotments face deductions up to five times the payment, potentially wiping out subsidies if 70 percent planted. Substituting designated war or feed crops may allow compliance under certain conditions.
Three more air raid warden posts in District D received identification markers Monday night, signaling full eligibility under OCD. Posts at 100 East Sixth Street, 213 East Third Street, and Ox Fibre Brush Company in Arthur Harris are now recognized, with District D hopeful all seven posts finished by next Tuesday night.
Baltimore editors charge the Office of Price Administration with a lack of common sense and with writing unclear regulations. The Grocers Skirmisher calls the agency an organization of politicians with some business influence. Harry W. Walker edits the association publication representing hundreds of grocers and butchers in Baltimore. Stocks gap narrows in New York as war and peace stock differentials shrink amid irregular trading and fading victory talk.
Local War Price and Rationing Board reports trouble with city and county businesses in filing service charge lists. Firms misinterpret filing rules, submitting commodity lists instead of service charges for work like cleaning, dyeing, framing, laundry, film development, shoe repair, sign painting, auto maintenance, radio repair, and fur storage. Some have yet to file the required statements, wrongly assuming their commodity filings sufficed.
Washington reports tentative figures for a near hundred billion dollar war budget for 1943 44 the largest in U S history. Officials warn the plan depends on war duration and may be canceled if victory comes sooner while current year outlays exceed seventy billion due largely to improvised spending after Pearl Harbor.
Northbound Pennsyl vania Railroad traffic was delayed about two hours after an engine and two coaches of a Miami to New York train derailed near the Howard Street bridge. Some passengers shaken, no injuries reported. Another brief item notes Maj. Gen. Hartle briefly commands US Army in the UK during Eisenhower's absence, and Rommel aide Bernhard Ramcke removed from North Africa due to gasoline shortages.
Retail merchants can learn first hand about price ceilings for various commodities, including food, from OPA representatives G. L. Spoers and TI. W. Cross at the local War Price and Rationing Board office Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. They will discuss regulations and answer merchant inquiries, with particular focus on seasonal items like plum pudding sold around Yuletide.
Fire crews from Independents and Citizens Truck Company tackled a chimney blaze at 325 East Third Street around 6 45 a m today. A dogster stream was used to control the fire, causing no damage.
The Census Bureau reported a population rise of 336000 in Detroit from April 1, 1940 to May 1, 1942 amid wartime demand. The provisional figure highlights rapid urban growth linked to wartime industry and migration.
Allied forces in Tunisia push to sever the Tunis Tripoli road along the Mediterranean coast. Air power grows as Axis air strength dwindles. Pont Du Fahs falls inland toward the coast while French and Allied leaders meet to coordinate the North Africa drive.
The exodus of men to armed service and war industries continues to replace male teachers with women across Frederick County schools. In November several teachers resigned, two drafted into the Army and others entering private business. English teacher E Spencer Ware at Frederick High School was drafted November 19 and is now in Texas. Mrs. Sam W. Maples fills his FHS post for the semester. Mrs. Philip Bower teaches sixth grade at Thurmont while Joseph E. Curfman awaits assignment after leaving for service. At Philip's Delight, Mrs. Joseph Harp takes over seven grades after Allen Harper Jr. resigned for private business.
Admiral Jean Marie Abrial told crews at Toulon that a new French navy will be created soon after the service members remember their past uniforms. He spoke as secretary of the navy and commander in chief of naval forces. The announcement signals a major reorganization following events in France.
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